Before the drums, before the celebrations, before the entire Benin Kingdom comes alive, there is Ugierhoba. This sacred ceremony officially ushers in the Igue Festival of the Oba of Benin, marking a moment of spiritual renewal, thanksgiving to the ancestors, and prayers for protection over the land and its people. this is where the Igue Festival truly begins. #teddytheexplorer #festival #edostate #obaofbenin #benincity